United Tractors Wins 2023 Asian Pacific Sustainability Award in Taiwan for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Implementation

The award presentation by the TAISE representative to UT’s representative, Iqbal Soffan Sofwan (Head of the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office (IETO) Taipei) at the Taipei World Center, Taiwan.

Taipei, July 21st,2023 – PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) won an international award at the 2023 Asian Pacific Sustainability Award (AAPSA). This award was given by the Taiwan Institute for Sustainable Energy (TAISE) to UT as a company that is consistent in implementing sustainability programs.

As many as 200 participants in this event from various industries and government institutions throughout the Asia Pacific. This award was presented directly by a TAISE representative to UT’s representative, namely Iqbal Soffan Sofwan (Head of the Indonesian Economic and Trade Office (IETO) Taipei), and took place at the Taipei World Center, Taiwan.

In this award, UT won a Silver Awardee in the Sustainability Action Award for SDGs Implementation category because it was considered a successful company in implementing SDGs. Three main points to be assessed in this category are increasing environmental sustainability, social inclusion, and economic development.

The evaluation criteria in this award include measurable, tangible results, including sustainable business in creating positive changes in the world of business and society. In addition, several things are assessed in this award, including preparing initial plans related to sustainability aspects, reviewing the steps taken to achieve progress over several years, and aligning institutional and social performance targets.

UT’s Corporate Secretary, Sara K. Loebis said that this award strengthens UT’s commitment to continue to create long-term value through SDGs implementation.

“In carrying out operational activities, UT is committed to continuing to make a positive contribution to society. This award it further encourages us to strengthen the SDGs implementation in the Company’s business and operational activities to achieve sustainable growth,” said Sara K. Loebis.

UT as a world-class distribution company for heavy equipment, mining and energy, is also committed to always prioritizing business diversification and implementing a circular economy as part of implementing sustainable practices that have positive impact on society.

As additional information, the AAPSA award was launched to demonstrate the ability of Asia-Pacific countries to implement sustainable development. This award aims to increase awareness of sustainability issues in the scope of companies, governments and organizations in the Asia-Pacific area and create partnerships to achieve sustainable goals.

United Tractors’ Overview

PT United Tractors Tbk (UT) which is known as the largest heavy equipment distributor in Indonesia has been established since 1972. Currently, UT has grown and has six business pillars, namely Construction Machinery, Mining Contracting, Coal Mining, Gold Mining, Construction Industry, and Energy. As its contributions to the achievement of Sustainable Development targets (SDGs). UT consistently carries out activities to uphold sustainability.

ESG United Tractors

As a world-class heavy equipment, mining and energy company with more than 50 years of experience in Indonesia, UT is committed to presenting a sustainable future for Indonesia through the effective application of ESG principles by paying attention to the environment, having a good impact on society, and upholding good corporate governance. good corporate governance at all levels of its business operations, as well as optimizing its competencies, expertise, and strategic assets to bring added value to all stakeholders and the Indonesian people.